September 28, 2009 – 1:18 pm
If you live in a colder climate where it snows and the ground freezes, then winterizing your pond is essential. It is important to winterize your pond correctly to protect your fish and to salvage as much plant life as possible. By taking the following measures in the fall, your pond will be prepared for [...]
September 2, 2009 – 12:00 am
Your pond and pond fish will need special care in the fall to help them both stay healthy and thrive, especially if you live in a colder climate. By taking care of your pond and pond fish in the fall, you can extend the life of your pond and make spring clean up much easier. [...]
Mosquitoes are an annoying insect that are capable of transmitting the West Nile Virus and easily breed in pools of water. A pond can quickly become a breeding ground for mosquitoes to flourish if precautionary measures are not taken. In order to avoid having a breeding ground for mosquitoes, it is important for pond owners [...]
Purchasing the proper size filter for your pond requires knowledge of your pond’s volume. Calculating your pond’s water volume can be a daunting task to many pond owners. By using a simple calculation and conversion, most ponds’ volume can be easily estimated. Every cubic foot of space in a pond is occupied by 7.5 gallons [...]
March 25, 2009 – 12:00 am
Most homeowners create a pond to add beauty to their yards or to increase their home’s living space by adding an outdoor living room around the water garden. Ponds create a solace from the world and a haven for prized Koi and other wildlife. However, few realize the countless environmental benefits to maintaining a pond [...]
February 19, 2009 – 12:00 am
Attention all pond keepers – A Major Scientific Breakthrough! Faster & Better / Less Mess & Cost / Easier to Apply than Bales, pillows OR pads Microbe-Lift Barley Straw Pellets+ is an environmentally responsible and cost-effective pond conditioner. It is a natural and organic way to a healthy pond environment. Barley straw and selected natural [...]
October 30, 2008 – 12:00 am
The Pond Owner November Checklist Skim your pond weekly to remove leaves and plant matter Switch to a spring/fall formulated fish food Dose pond water regularly with Laguna Bio Booster while the leaves are falling* Remove, clean and store pond equipment Disconnect waterfall Install a Pond Heater, De-icer or Aeration Kit Prepare your pond plants [...]
October 28, 2008 – 12:00 am
There is nothing quite like a beautiful fall day when the world is engulfed in the earthy colors of changing, falling leaves. It invigorates your soul and offers a chance to contemplate the grandeur of our great nation and our world. But those same leaves can cause havoc to your pond if you leave the [...]
September 4, 2008 – 12:00 am
I love Labor day, but when Labor day arrives, I realize that the “closing of my pond” is just around the corner. Or more accurately .. just around the Indian Summer. (We normally get an Indian summer here in Michigan) Labor Day has come and gone. Special autumn pond care is necessary when the plants [...]
August 17, 2008 – 12:00 am
If your pond is built properly and you’ve maintained the right balance between plants, fish and scavengers, controlling algae problems isn’t difficult as mentioned in our previous article on pond algae. Algae problems in water gardens are usually the result of excess nutrients in the water. One simple way to control excess nutrients is with [...]
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